4.40 CHELTENHAM
Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Prize: £61,897 Distance: 2m7f213y Class: Class 1 Age Band: 5yo+ Rating Band: Going: Good
Result (SP)
7. Supremely West (IRE)
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton
Dan Skelton
100/30F
11. Lavida Adiva (IRE)
Brian Hughes
Ruth Jefferson
Ruth Jefferson
22/1
12. Ikarak (FR)
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy
Olly Murphy
40/1
17. Letos (FR)
Danny Mullins
Anthony Mullins
Anthony Mullins
22/1
23. Idem (FR)
Patrick Wadge
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
33/1
13. Duke Silver (IRE)
Hugh Horgan
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
50/1
21. Bold Endeavour (GB)
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson
Nicky Henderson
8/1
8. Absolutely Doyen (IRE)
Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls
Paul Nicholls
8/1
24. Ike Sport (FR)
Conor O'Farrell
Neil Mulholland
Neil Mulholland
50/1
3. Electric Mason (IRE)
Freddie Gordon
Chris Gordon
Chris Gordon
9/1
5. Minella Sixo (IRE)
Danny Gilligan
Gordon Elliott
Gordon Elliott
25/1
18. Champagne Chic (IRE)
Lorcan Williams
Jeremy Scott
Jeremy Scott
18/1
4. Ace Of Spades (FR)
Kielan Woods
Dan Skelton
Dan Skelton
16/1
22. Onewaywest (IRE)
Elliott England
Ben Pauling
Ben Pauling
40/1
19. C'Est Different (FR)
Dylan Johnston
Sam Thomas
Sam Thomas
9/1
14. Yeah Man (IRE)
Conor Stone-Walsh
Gavin Cromwell
Gavin Cromwell
20/1
10. Classic King (IRE)
Ben Jones
Emma Lavelle
Emma Lavelle
22/1
6. Kikijo (FR)
Callum Pritchard
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
14/1
9. Red Dirt Road (IRE)
Jonjo O'Neill Jr
Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Jonjo & A J O'Neill
18/1
15. Melbourne Shamrock (IRE)
Donagh Meyler
Emmet Mullins
Emmet Mullins
25/1
2. Gowel Road (IRE)
Toby McCain-Mitchell
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
33/1
16. Idy Wood (FR)
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden
Jamie Snowden
80/1
20. Minella Emperor (IRE)
Mr M J O'Neill
Emmet Mullins
Emmet Mullins
20/1
1. Staffordshire Knot (IRE)
Jack Kennedy
Gordon Elliott
Gordon Elliott
14/1
Staffordshire Knot
Jack Kennedy,
Gordon Elliott J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 152 RPR 153
Form -31121 2m6f-3m has proved just the ticket this winter with three wins; tough customer
Gordon Elliott J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott
Age 8 Weight 168 OR 152 RPR 153
Form -31121 2m6f-3m has proved just the ticket this winter with three wins; tough customer
2 tips
18/1
Gowel Road
Toby McCain-Mitchell(5),
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies J Toby McCain-Mitchell(5) T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
Age 10 Weight 164 OR 148 RPR 154
Form 037442 Cheltenham regular; back up 2lb to his career-high mark but probably not far away
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies J Toby McCain-Mitchell(5) T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
Age 10 Weight 164 OR 148 RPR 154
Form 037442 Cheltenham regular; back up 2lb to his career-high mark but probably not far away
40/1
Electric Mason
Freddie Gordon,
Chris Gordon J Freddie Gordon T Chris Gordon
Age 7 Weight 155 OR 139 RPR 153
Form 107-21 Major chance after his second to Ma Shantou here and a win in valuable race at Haydock
Chris Gordon J Freddie Gordon T Chris Gordon
Age 7 Weight 155 OR 139 RPR 153
Form 107-21 Major chance after his second to Ma Shantou here and a win in valuable race at Haydock
9 tips
9/1
Ace Of Spades
Kielan Woods,
Dan Skelton J Kielan Woods T Dan Skelton
Age 7 Weight 155 OR 139 RPR 149
Form 2-1421 Two wins this term and a good 2nd here; progressive 7yo who has to be taken seriously
Dan Skelton J Kielan Woods T Dan Skelton
Age 7 Weight 155 OR 139 RPR 149
Form 2-1421 Two wins this term and a good 2nd here; progressive 7yo who has to be taken seriously
1 tip
18/1
Minella Sixo
Danny Gilligan,
Gordon Elliott J Danny Gilligan T Gordon Elliott
Age 7 Weight 153 OR 137 RPR 148
Form 0-9762 Surged back to form when a recent, close second at Naas (2m7f, heavy) in second-time visor
Gordon Elliott J Danny Gilligan T Gordon Elliott
Age 7 Weight 153 OR 137 RPR 148
Form 0-9762 Surged back to form when a recent, close second at Naas (2m7f, heavy) in second-time visor
4 tips
25/1
Kikijo
Callum Pritchard(3),
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White J Callum Pritchard(3) T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
Age 6 Weight 151 OR 135 RPR 155
Form 12-411 Soft ground has probably helped but he keeps finding more and probably has deeper reserves
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White J Callum Pritchard(3) T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
Age 6 Weight 151 OR 135 RPR 155
Form 12-411 Soft ground has probably helped but he keeps finding more and probably has deeper reserves
1 nap
2 tips
14/1
Supremely West
Harry Skelton,
Dan Skelton J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton
Age 8 Weight 151 OR 135 RPR 155
Form 3-3546 Promising on return; subsequent runs not hard to forgive; favourite for this for some time
Dan Skelton J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton
Age 8 Weight 151 OR 135 RPR 155
Form 3-3546 Promising on return; subsequent runs not hard to forgive; favourite for this for some time
3 naps
7 tips
3/1
Absolutely Doyen
Harry Cobden,
Paul Nicholls J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls
Age 6 Weight 151 OR 135 RPR 153
Form -11111 5-5 for Paul Nicholls, finishing off the opposition in storming fashion; shortlisted
Paul Nicholls J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls
Age 6 Weight 151 OR 135 RPR 153
Form -11111 5-5 for Paul Nicholls, finishing off the opposition in storming fashion; shortlisted
1 nap
4 tips
13/2
Red Dirt Road
Jonjo O'Neill Jr,
Jonjo & A J O'Neill J Jonjo O'Neill Jr T Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Age 9 Weight 150 OR 134 RPR 154
Form 11P-P4 Third run on the comeback trail; well handicapped if back to his best form last winter
Jonjo & A J O'Neill J Jonjo O'Neill Jr T Jonjo & A J O'Neill
Age 9 Weight 150 OR 134 RPR 154
Form 11P-P4 Third run on the comeback trail; well handicapped if back to his best form last winter
25/1
Classic King
Ben Jones,
Emma Lavelle J Ben Jones T Emma Lavelle
Age 8 Weight 150 OR 134 RPR 154
Form 32-464 Not quite so good this term; did not shout stamina when upped to 3m for last two outings
Emma Lavelle J Ben Jones T Emma Lavelle
Age 8 Weight 150 OR 134 RPR 154
Form 32-464 Not quite so good this term; did not shout stamina when upped to 3m for last two outings
1 tip
28/1
Lavida Adiva
Brian Hughes,
Ruth Jefferson J Brian Hughes T Ruth Jefferson
Age 7 Weight 149 OR 133 RPR 153
Form -34143 Never better than on last three starts; needs to resume improvement in this hot handicap
Ruth Jefferson J Brian Hughes T Ruth Jefferson
Age 7 Weight 149 OR 133 RPR 153
Form -34143 Never better than on last three starts; needs to resume improvement in this hot handicap
1 tip
22/1
Ikarak
Sean Bowen,
Olly Murphy J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy
Age 8 Weight 149 OR 133 RPR 151
Form 52-131 Regular winner, including on two of his three starts this season; up another 6lb
Olly Murphy J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy
Age 8 Weight 149 OR 133 RPR 151
Form 52-131 Regular winner, including on two of his three starts this season; up another 6lb
1 tip
40/1
Duke Silver
Hugh Horgan(5),
Joseph Patrick O'Brien J Hugh Horgan(5) T Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Age 6 Weight 149 OR 133 RPR 147
Form 241017 Very inconsistent in recent starts but won two of them, including Leopardstown qualifier
Joseph Patrick O'Brien J Hugh Horgan(5) T Joseph Patrick O'Brien
Age 6 Weight 149 OR 133 RPR 147
Form 241017 Very inconsistent in recent starts but won two of them, including Leopardstown qualifier
50/1
Yeah Man
Conor Stone-Walsh(3),
Gavin Cromwell J Conor Stone-Walsh(3) T Gavin Cromwell
Age 9 Weight 149 OR 133 RPR 145
Form 9622P6 Has a much lower hurdles mark; close second to Duke Silver in the Leopardstown qualifier
Gavin Cromwell J Conor Stone-Walsh(3) T Gavin Cromwell
Age 9 Weight 149 OR 133 RPR 145
Form 9622P6 Has a much lower hurdles mark; close second to Duke Silver in the Leopardstown qualifier
2 tips
22/1
Melbourne Shamrock
Donagh Meyler,
Emmet Mullins J Donagh Meyler T Emmet Mullins
Age 7 Weight 148 OR 132 RPR 146
Form P-4241 Fifth hurdle race when justifying favouritism in Naas qualifier (2m7f, heavy) 18 days ago
Emmet Mullins J Donagh Meyler T Emmet Mullins
Age 7 Weight 148 OR 132 RPR 146
Form P-4241 Fifth hurdle race when justifying favouritism in Naas qualifier (2m7f, heavy) 18 days ago
28/1
Idy Wood
Gavin Sheehan,
Jamie Snowden J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden
Age 8 Weight 148 OR 132 RPR 150
Form 1-1410 2-4 back hurdling this term; tailed off on latest start; unraced beyond 2m5f under rules
Jamie Snowden J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden
Age 8 Weight 148 OR 132 RPR 150
Form 1-1410 2-4 back hurdling this term; tailed off on latest start; unraced beyond 2m5f under rules
80/1
Letos
Danny Mullins,
Anthony Mullins J Danny Mullins T Anthony Mullins
Age 6 Weight 148 OR 132 RPR 150
Form 2-2120 No shock if he remains capable of better but there is a question over his ideal trip
Anthony Mullins J Danny Mullins T Anthony Mullins
Age 6 Weight 148 OR 132 RPR 150
Form 2-2120 No shock if he remains capable of better but there is a question over his ideal trip
25/1
Champagne Chic
Lorcan Williams,
Jeremy Scott J Lorcan Williams T Jeremy Scott
Age 6 Weight 147 OR 131 RPR 151
Form 0-6211 Stretched just over 5l ahead from Minella Emperor on the run-in at Haydock (3m) latest
Jeremy Scott J Lorcan Williams T Jeremy Scott
Age 6 Weight 147 OR 131 RPR 151
Form 0-6211 Stretched just over 5l ahead from Minella Emperor on the run-in at Haydock (3m) latest
1 tip
22/1
C'Est Different
Dylan Johnston,
Sam Thomas J Dylan Johnston T Sam Thomas
Age 6 Weight 147 OR 131 RPR 154
Form 711-11 4-4 in handicaps (soft/good to soft) and strode clear for two emphatic wins over about 3m
Sam Thomas J Dylan Johnston T Sam Thomas
Age 6 Weight 147 OR 131 RPR 154
Form 711-11 4-4 in handicaps (soft/good to soft) and strode clear for two emphatic wins over about 3m
10 tips
8/1
Minella Emperor
Mr M J O'Neill(7),
Emmet Mullins J Mr M J O'Neill(7) T Emmet Mullins
Age 7 Weight 146 OR 130 RPR 152
Form 1P4322 Lightly raced; not that straightforward but there's time for him to get his act together
Emmet Mullins J Mr M J O'Neill(7) T Emmet Mullins
Age 7 Weight 146 OR 130 RPR 152
Form 1P4322 Lightly raced; not that straightforward but there's time for him to get his act together
3 tips
18/1
Bold Endeavour
James Bowen,
Nicky Henderson J James Bowen T Nicky Henderson
Age 10 Weight 146 OR 130 RPR 149
Form 07PP-3 Second run back with Nicky Henderson; fourth in the 2024 Pertemps Final off 13lb higher
Nicky Henderson J James Bowen T Nicky Henderson
Age 10 Weight 146 OR 130 RPR 149
Form 07PP-3 Second run back with Nicky Henderson; fourth in the 2024 Pertemps Final off 13lb higher
1 nap
11 tips
15/2
Onewaywest
Elliott England(7),
Ben Pauling J Elliott England(7) T Ben Pauling
Age 7 Weight 145 OR 129 RPR 151
Form 2-11F2 Keeps going up the weights and this return to a left-handed track is a concern
Ben Pauling J Elliott England(7) T Ben Pauling
Age 7 Weight 145 OR 129 RPR 151
Form 2-11F2 Keeps going up the weights and this return to a left-handed track is a concern
40/1
Idem
Patrick Wadge,
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J Patrick Wadge T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
Age 8 Weight 144 OR 128 RPR 152
Form 0-2582 Second in the Musselburgh qualifier last time but he's an exposed 8yo
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J Patrick Wadge T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
Age 8 Weight 144 OR 128 RPR 152
Form 0-2582 Second in the Musselburgh qualifier last time but he's an exposed 8yo
1 tip
50/1
Ike Sport
Conor O'Farrell,
Neil Mulholland J Conor O'Farrell T Neil Mulholland
Age 8 Weight 143 OR 127 RPR 153
Form 205266 Second to Absolutely Doyen at Wincanton (3m) at Christmas; modest show at Plumpton latest
Neil Mulholland J Conor O'Farrell T Neil Mulholland
Age 8 Weight 143 OR 127 RPR 153
Form 205266 Second to Absolutely Doyen at Wincanton (3m) at Christmas; modest show at Plumpton latest
1 nap
50/1
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